Epilogue

*Six Months Later*

~Houston~

“Hey, babe?” I walk down the hallway, searching open rooms as I go. “Love?” I continue down the hall, wondering where this woman is.

“Daddy?” I turn to look at Zara. She’s coming out of the bathroom, using the wall to guide her.

“Yes, Miss Zara, how can I help you?” Zara smiles and giggles at me. She loves it when I call her that. She says it makes her feel important.

“Where’s mommy?” I walk over to Zara and pick her up. She settles against me, her arms wrapped around my neck.

“That, my dear, is exactly what I’m trying to find out myself. I haven’t seen her.” I hear the door open ahead of me, and a smile grows on my face. I turn us toward the sound, catching her footsteps as they grow closer.

“Hello, my two favorite people.” She kisses Zara on the forehead before turning her lips to me. Alayasia aims for my cheek, but I turn at the last minute so her lips land on mine. I use my free hand and bring her in closer, angling my head to deepen the kiss.

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